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a mixed bean chili in a serving bowl

Mixed Bean Chili

This mixed bean chili, with the combination of beans and lentils is hearty, satisfying and delicious. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Main Meals
Calories: 547
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g green lentils dried
  • 1 tin chickpeas (1 tin drained)
  • 1 tin kidney beans (1 tin drained)
  • 2 tins chopped tomatoes (2 tins)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 onions (medium, peeled and chopped)
  • 1 red pepper (chopped)
  • 1 yellow pepper (chopped)
  • 1 courgette (chopped)
  • 1 fresh chili (chopped and de-seeded if you don't like ti too spicy)
  • 3 tbsp of tamari or soya sauce
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 20 g dark chocolate optional
  • 420 g Basmati rice approx. 70g dry weight per portion
  • 1 tbsp oil

Method
 

  1. Add the oil to a big pot on a medium/high heat and sauté for about 5 minutes until it softens up, then add the garlic and chilli and cook for another minute.
  2. Add the peppers and courgette to the pot along with the cumin, cinnamon, coriander, smoked paprika, tamari and vinegar and cook for another two minutes, stirring regularly.
  3. Add the two tins of chopped tomatoes, lentils and drained beans. Fill both of the empty tomato tins with water and add to the pot.
  4. Bring to the boil, then bring down to a simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid sticking to the pot. 
  5. While the chilli is cooking, cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
  6. Add the squares of dark chocolate the pot with the chilli, and stir in once sufficiently melted. 
  7. Taste the chili to check if lentils are sufficiently soft. If not, leave to simmer for another few minutes. 
  8. Serve the chili with the rice along with some chopped fresh chilies if desired

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 102gProtein: 22gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 990mgFiber: 20gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1159IUVitamin C: 84mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 7mg
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